Lubri-Sil I.C. Silicone Catheter, Bactiguard® coated; CH24, 3 lumens, 30ml, 40cm (12 pcs)

Lubri-Sil™ I.C. siliconeurinary catheters with Bard® hydrogel and Bactiguard® precious metal coating are available again! 

The Bactiguard® coated transurethral catheters, which lead to a clinically comprehensively proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI), have now been re-approved from MDD to MDR and are available again.

There are now two variants: 

Bardex™ I.C.: Latex core, coated with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard®

and 

Lubri-Sil™ I.C.: Silicone core coated with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard® precious metal alloy

The I.C. stands for "Infection Control", i.e., the above-mentioned clinically proven reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI, CAUTI).

The catheters are coated both inside and outside with Bard® Hydrogel and Bactiguard® coating.

The Bactiguard® technology is based on a wafer-thin layer of a precious metal alloy (gold, silver, and platinum components) that is firmly bonded to the catheter surface. Upon contact with fluid (urine), the precious metals generate a galvanic effect that reduces microbial adhesion. By reducing bacterial adhesion to the catheter surface, biofilm formation and thus the risk of bacterial urinary tract infections are reduced.

The Bactiguard® coating is firmly bonded to the catheter core, so no relevant amounts of toxic or pharmacologically active substances are released.

The catheters are supplied in packaging units of 12 and can also be prescribed as practice supplies in some statutory health insurance associations.
They can be obtained either directly from AUROSAN, or through pharmaceutical wholesalers, pharmacies, and medical supply stores.